The wait is finally over! Dupli has officially partnered with Eastman Kodak, bringing UK photo retailers, film labs, and analogue stockists an expanded lineup of 48 iconic Eastman films.

Over the past 12 months, we’ve continuously grown our analogue portfolio, welcoming brands like CineStill, Candido, Lucky, and Keks, alongside expanding our range of favourites from Harman and Ilford. Adding Eastman Kodak to our lineup marks another major milestone in our commitment to keeping film photography thriving across the UK, highlighted by signature stocks including Kodacolor 100 and Kodacolor 200, alongside 46 other versatile films that come in all different shapes and sizes.

Naturally, this news brings up a question on everyone’s mind: What is the difference between Eastman Kodak and Kodak Alaris? We'll answer all your questions as best we can throughout this blog.

What is the relationship between Kodak Eastman and Kodak Alaris?

Eastman Kodak are the manufacturer of film, and Kodak Alaris were/are the sales and marketing engine for the film. In 2013, Eastman Kodak sold the sales and marketing part of the business to Kodak Alaris, and until now, Eastman Kodak have just manufactured the film. As of today, Eastman now manufactures and is growing its own global sales and marketing network through a network of country distribution partners, of which Dupli has been appointed for the UK.

Will the Kodak Alaris film as we currently know it dry up and be discontinued then?

The short answer is no. There is a distribution network for both (Dupli for both in the UK), and as far as we are aware, as long as there's demand for both, they will sit side by side. Ultimately, the photographers will win as supply will be better, and pricing should improve.

Aren't they just the same films inside the box but with a different box design?

The million-dollar question, and one that's way above our pay grade... formulas and recipes are highly confidential, and although we would love to know, we will never truly find out. We're sure photographers will do their own tests and comparisons in due course.

Aren't the films made in the same factory?

Correct, both the Kodak Eastman and Kodak Alaris films are made in the same factory in Rochester, New York.

Is the new Kodak Eastman film range here to stay or experimental?

Very much here to stay. Eastman Kodak was quoted saying, "we want to give greater control of the participation in the still film market, and provide distributors, retailers and consumers with more stable pricing and a broader and more reliable supply".

Is Ektacolor Pro the equivalent to Portra?

The specification looks very familiar, but Kodak Eastman doesn't own the rights to use the Portra T/M name. Eastman Kodak will call them Ektacolor Pro 160, Pro 400, and Pro 800.

Are there quantity breaks for dealers in the UK if they order more film?

Yes, we introduced this option with other brands that Dupli distributes, like Candido and Cinestill, and we will give our network the chance to do the same on the new range of Kodak Eastman film.

What is Ektapan 100 and 400?

This is the Eastman Kodak professional black-and-white film with the equivalent specifications of TMAX.

The Kodak Eastman Kodacolor film family provides retailers, photo labs, and analogue resellers with a dependable range of low and medium-speed daylight colour negative films. Crafted for broad exposure latitude and accurate colour rendering. Fulfilling the demand for affordable, high-quality film, the Kodacolor lineup delivers fine grain, rich saturation, and dependable sharpness required for professional film photographers and analogue enthusiasts.

Engineered for outstanding performance, Kodak Eastman Ektacolor Pro 160, 400, and 800 daylight-balanced colour negative films deliver a remarkably true-to-life colour profile and stunning skin tones. Their fine grain produces sharp, detailed imagery, making them a top choice for portrait, wedding, and commercial photography.

Both Kodak Eastman Gold 200 and UltraMax 400 are versatile, daylight-balanced colour negative films engineered to capture everyday moments with outstanding clarity and vibrant colour saturation. Both films offer fine grain, sharp detail, and consistent colour reproduction. While Gold 200 serves as a go-to medium-speed film for general lighting, UltraMax 400 provides added flexibility for fast action and challenging, low-light environments.

Specially crafted for exceptional detail and sharpness, the Kodak Eastman Ektapan family of black-and-white films comes in ISO 100, 400, and P3200 speeds. Featuring broad exposure latitude, these negative films respond remarkably well to push and pull processing. Their superior resolution allows for significant enlargement while maintaining crisp detail.